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Jazz vocalist and snare drummer Susie Arioli

Fresh Air

Published October 31, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

The Susie Arioli Swing Band featuring Jordan Officer first gained notice at the 1998 Montreal International Jazz Festival. The band's albums include the recent Pennies from Heaven and the debut It's Wonderful.

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